Autumn POVI woke up to the feeling of the warm evening sun kissing my bare flesh.A sense of fulfillment I hadn't felt in a long time washed through me.With a sigh, I stretched out my limbs, feeling much freer than I had in a long time. With this new sense of freedom came a familiar ache between my thighs, although pleasant it reminded me of what had happened in this very room a few hours ago.I had slept with my mate’s son, and I had loved every moment of it.I sat up from my bed, expecting to feel some sort of anguish or shame over what I had done.Seconds passed, and I soon realized I had no regrets; instead, I am filled with a wonderful sense of fulfillment.Flashes of Kavan's touch filled my mind; his hot breath on my skin, his devouring kisses—my face grew red as the last passion played in my head. With a smile, I turned towards the left side of my bed.A single thread of sadness flowed through my veins, bringing me crashing down to the truth of reality.The bed was empty and co
Kavan POV“Thank you, Kavan." Her sultry voice soothed my heart as I continued to speak with Mathais, pretending not to have heard her mindlink word of thanks.Hearing her out of breath, thankfully, made the dinner all the better for me. Never mind, I was the reason why her voice was so husky with need.I soon stopped my ministrations to her thighs, taking pity on her, as she looked so flushed. It annoyed me when Mathias continued to ask if she was all right, as he wondered why she was redder than a tomato.I pretended not to be bothered by their lover's talk, as I continued to send flashes of images I would do to her when we were finally alone.After dropping her utensils twice and Mathais almost ready to call the doctor, I stopped my distraction.I felt proud of the impact I had on Autumn, seeing her blush bright red.Hearing her husky breath as she reacted to my every touch and image made me feel good, and I wanted more than anything to be able to take her and make her mine.Every g
Kavan POVI clenched my fists as I struggled to keep my emotions in check. The thoughts of what she could possibly be doing in there with Mathais fueled a rage I could barely control.I turned away, my breath coming in heavy bursts. The need to destroy something overrode my thought process; I needed to release my anger lest I burst into my father's room to fight for Autumn. I stormed out of the packhouse, and I headed towards the gym, slamming the door behind me.My mind was a cornfield of anger and frustration, and I needed to channel that fury somewhere.I threw myself into a grueling workout, lifting weights with a force that seemed almost reckless. Each clang of metal and every drip of sweat was a worthless attempt to dispel the storm raging inside me.No matter how hard I pushed myself, the anger remained, gnawing at my insides. Images of Autumn and my father doing the things we had done fueled me with a rage, a fear that my anger had pushed her into accepting my father.My musc
Autumn POVThe tension at the dinner table was tangible. So thick I could cut into it with the broken jug of juice.Kavan's outburst had been sudden and harsh, a sharp contrast to the usually composed demeanor he was usually known for. At least before I had arrived, I heard stories of how cool and collected he always was.It was clear to me that his tirade was a facade, a performance meant to placate his father. I could see past the act, yet I couldn't help but sense the start of a budding storm beneath his forced hostility.Was our situation getting to him?Did he feel guilt or anger towards his father?Mathais’s discomfort was evident, his eyes darting between Kavan and me with increasing suspicion. As Kavan continued his rant, his eyes narrowed, moving away from suspicion to disappointment.With one last hurrah, Kavan excused himself, leaving his father disappointed, and I was shocked beyond words.With a sigh, Mathais turned towards Mrs. Potts, his food forgotten.“Do you have any
Autumn POVAs I ran, I realized I could not catch him in my human form; he was much too fast. Quickly, I shifted into my wolf form, the cool night air brushing against my fur as I set off in pursuit of Kavan.The woods were dark and foreboding, the canopy of trees above covering most of the moonlight.My senses, though heightened compared to my human form, were not as sharp as those of an Alpha wolf. I hurriedly followed his fading scent, but it was quickly becoming a challenge.A sense of annoyance filled me; Kavan was much too fast, much too big; my wolf could not compare; it would take hours to find him; should I lose his trail now; and still, as much as I hustled to catch up, it was looking dreary.Not to lose hope I continued to run, although his trail was growing colder. With each passing moment, I could feel him growing farther away from me and my frustration mounting. Kavan's speed was truly formidable; as an omega, although I respected this, I struggled to keep up. As a hum
Autumn POV The moon hung in the night sky high above me, casting meacing shadows over the maze of the forest trees. I could feel Kavan's massive wolf towering over me. Its fur bristled, its eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. Kavan's wolf regarded me with a piercing gaze, its ears perked up in interest. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come. I could feel my heart racing in my chest as I tried to remain calm, despite the overwhelming fear that threatened to paralyze me. I was worried about Dax and what Kavan would say seeing us together, but I soon discovered that Dax had already disappeared into the shadows.I remembered that Dax was still an Alpha wolf, even though he was rogue, so he possessed heightened senses and speed. And as Kavan's wolf nuzzled against me, offering me comfort and solace, I felt a sense of peace settle over me despite the dangers that I feared lay ahead. I knew that time was of the essence. I had to keep Kavan's attenti
Autumn POV I opened my eyes as the first rays of sunlight filtered through my curtains, casting a golden stream of light across my room.I had barely slept, my mind racing with thoughts and worries from the previous night. A niggling feeling of guilt lodged in my heart as I thought of my deception to both father and son.After the previous night's discussion with Dax, I decided to go visit the healers in the hope that they could get more accustomed to me, a crucial step to getting closer to completing my mission.I took a deep breath, trying to calm the fluttering in my chest. If all went well tonight, I would be one step closer to achieving my goals and being free from Dax.I would no longer have to deceive and lie to Kavan, hopefully.“You can do this, Autumn,” I whispered to myself, pumping my fist as I jumped out of bed.I dressed quickly, pulling on a pair of jeans and a white tee—a simple yet neat outfit. I didn't want to draw any unnecessary attention to myself; I just wanted t
Kavan’s POVI pounded my fist on the desk, the sound resonating across the quiet of my workplace. Reversing the incident on the training grounds over and over in my memory sent a surge of irritation over me. Why had Autumn been defended? Why had I enabled Marcus's comments to irritate me? She was a liar, a manipulator, a lady with a covert goal, I knew. Still, the sight of her weak and alone self had set off a basic need to guard her from the poisonous remarks of my packmates.I ran a hand through my hair, the motion not helping much to release the tension coursed through my body. Tucked between allegiance to my pack and a forbidden attraction to a lady who might bring about its demise, I was a wolf imprisoned between two worlds.Marcus walked in when my door cracked open, his face a mask of disgust. With contempt in his voice, "What was that all about?" he asked. "Defending that gold digger in front of the pack as a whole?"Marcus's charge hung in the air, heavy with his contempt. I